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3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to step into a First Line Manager role with supervisory responsibilities in our Adult Social Work team. This is a key leadership position that will ensure the delivery of high-quality statutory services under the Care Act 2014, including assessments, support planning, and adult safeguarding.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of social workers and/or care coordinators, providing day-to-day leadership, professional guidance, and case oversight.
* Ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, including: Completing assessments of need, Support planning and implementation, Risk assessments, Safeguarding adult investigations and enquiries
* Apply a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach to practice, empowering service users to live as independently as possible.
* Participate in multidisciplinary working with health, housing, voluntary sector, and other agencies to ensure integrated and person-centred support.
Essential Experience Required
* Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care is essential.
* Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)
* Social Work England registration.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36 hours per week.
* The role requires an enhanced DBS check.
The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
* Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care
* Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)
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